by Erik Altman | Oct 1, 2025 | Research and Reports
Using Debate as an Educational Tool Published in Edutopia. In a divided society, debate may seem like the last strategy an educator would want to employ in the classroom. Many educators and young people alike envision the shouting matches often seen on political...
by Erik Altman | Oct 1, 2025 | Research and Reports
Speech and Debate Increases Student Performance 36% INCREASE IN READING TEST SCORES 87% INCREASE IN ANALYTICAL SKILLS 15% HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM Connect With US How has speech and debate changed your life? Share Your Story Click here to claim your FREE alumni...
by Erik Altman | Oct 1, 2025 | Research and Reports
Debate Participation Increases College Readiness Published in Academic Journals. Competitive debate programs exist across the globe, and participation in debate has been linked to improved critical thinking skills and academic performance. However, few evaluations...
by Erik Altman | Oct 1, 2025 | In the Media
CBS Beg-Knows America: Life Changing World of Speech and Debate Broadcast on CBS Mornings It’s time for Beg-Knows America where we find the heart in every story. CBS News Correspondent David Begnaud is sharing a story close to his own heart. Just like thousands of...
by Erik Altman | Oct 1, 2025 | Videos
Stepping Stones to Successful Journalism Career Published on Vimeo. Alum Indira Lakshmanan is a decorated journalist in radio, tv, and print. It all started for her in high school, learning how to research and ask tough questions. Connect With US How has speech and...
by Erik Altman | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
2025 NSDA September Competition and Rules Leadership Committee Minutes Download: Download a copy of the 2025 September Competition and Rules Leadership Committee Minutes from the meeting held September 16,...
by Travis Rother | Sep 26, 2025 | Resources
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by Vicki Joss | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
2024-2025 NSDA Postage Report Download: Download a copy of the 2024-2025 Postage Report for Rostrum...
by Travis Rother | Sep 24, 2025 | Resources
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by Erik Altman | Sep 24, 2025 | In the Media
HS Students Find Common Ground on the Debate Stage Published in The Hechinger Report. DES MOINES, Iowa — Macon Smith stood in front of a nearly empty classroom 1,000 miles from home. He asked his opponent and the two judges in the room if they were ready to start,...
